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Will Impeachment Lead to Civil War?

10/17/2019

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     Will impeachment of the President lead to civil war, as some assert? Not from what I’ve observed as I’ve lived through two previous impeachment proceedings in our nation’s history. When I was a congressional intern in Washington, D.C., I sensed something creepy swirling through the corridors of power in the White House. An air of arrogance, secrecy. Only through an impeachment inquiry did we realize the extent of the abuse of power. Richard Nixon resigned, and as a nation, we pushed a reset button as our government sought to cleanse itself of corruption. And life went on. 
      
Then when I was a mother patching knees on jeans, impeachment charges came against Bill Clinton. His presidency survived, but the process revealed his lying. Reset button again, and life went on.     
     Now as I chauffeur grandkids around, I listen to reports about Donald Trump. Once again I’m grateful for this instrument in our Constitution’s toolbox of checks and balances that calls for inquiry, yet at the same time makes it difficult to remove a president from office. Without such a tool, the fever of executive power can burn unabated. Government conducted in the shadows can grow, and what is illegal can become the norm.
    
     Historian John Dalberg-Acton observed, “Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” With unchecked power, the temptation toward corruption is great. So let’s honor the wisdom of our forefathers. For the protection of our nation, let’s embrace this inquiry into whether impeachable events have occurred.
    
     We’ll learn if it’s time for another reset.
    
     ***
    
     Photo of me as an intern with U.S. Congressman Mark Andrews.

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C. L. Kagmi link
10/17/2019 03:05:13 pm

I am deeply disturbed by the whole situation. I have relatives whose news sources refuse to cover any events which might look unflattering to Mr. Trump - and who immediately become hostile toward me if I bring up anything he has done wrong.

All news sources have their flaws, which is why I listen to at least half a dozen to ensure I'm getting both sides of every angle. But it seems that for some who support Trump, reality simply isn't happening. None of the things he has done wrong are happening, and anyone who believes that they really did happen has been "brainwashed by the liberal media."

Truly disturbing stuff. I didn't believe that people could go full 1984 until the past few years.

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Trish Hermanson link
10/17/2019 03:24:24 pm

It is a disturbing time, and I hope we can get beyond our preferences and truly dialogue. Thanks for writing.

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